DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Unpredictability is as much a part of racing at Daytona International Speedway as bumping, drafting and the Big One.The high-banked oval routinely delivers wild rides, harrowing wrecks and dramatic finishes.
Drivers expect the unexpected. It’s part of the lore and lure of NASCAR’s hometown track.It’s about to rise to another level.NASCAR takes to the retooled road course at Daytona this weekend for what surely will be a unique — unprecedented, really — experience for dozens of drivers who have only raced it online.
No practice. No qualifying. Just climb through the window and go — as fast as you can through a tricky layout with unknowns all around.